Informational Interviewing

Good career planning requires knowing a great deal about yourself and the world of work. Start with yourself: who are you, what have you done, and what do you want in the future? We give a few ideas below on how to discover your skills, interests and values. As you come to better know yourself, you will naturally ask where you can best fit into the world of work. Interviewing for Information is an excellent way to discover some answers to this question. But, first you need to consider what skills you have acquired and which to use in a work setting, what interests you wish to pursue, and what values are most important to you in a work environment. These preferences will be major guides in your search for a satisfying career.